31 October 1917

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Third Battle of Gaza: Battle of Beersheba

First part of the third battle of Gaza, a daring British attack across waterless ground that captures Beersheba and its crucial wells. This allowed Allenby to outflank the entire Turkish position at Gaza.

War in the Air

First use of the modified Sopwith Strutter night fighters of No.78 Squadron, RFC, part of the Home Defence Group.


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 31 October 1917, http://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1917_10_31.html

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